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HOVIC
(Hope for Victoria Children) is a local a non-governmental organization
established in 2003 as a self-help group and registered as an NGO in 2008.

Its
establishment was necessitated by the evident gap in responding to the plight
of vulnerable children in Kenya. Our programs focus on the Western Kenya region
but support children from all parts of the Country.

We
exist to empower vulnerable children and young people living and depending on
the streets and girls in the hidden sector and their communities.

We
deliver this by providing dignified livelihoods that include; shelter and care,
education, health, food and nutrition, child protection, psychosocial support,
trainings, apprenticeship and economic empowerment of vulnerable children and
households.

We are seeking to hire aProject Officerwho will be responsible for providing ideas for business
development, enhancement and growth of the entrepreneurship and employability
component of our program, implement and coordinate the ‘Wasichana Twaweza’
project.

Key
Responsibilities

·Plan, coordinate and execute a
training/skills needs assessment to align the provision of skills to the fast
growing social and economic sectors within the project areas.

·Take lead in the implementation and
coordination of the DREAMS ‘Wasichana Twaweza’ project.

·Develop or adopt relevant programs
for short term tailor made skills training, apprenticeship, mentorship and
internship for young women and girls.

·Develop collaboration and networking
mechanisms with training institutions, other organizations and businesses to
enhance the livelihood and employability benefits and opportunities for young
women.

·Develop and mentor micro businesses
and track their progress and impact through the B2B approach.

·Research models for entrepreneurship
programs and take lead in integrating best practices to further grow the
businesses.